Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

Have a blessed Good Friday.

The weather today will be sunny—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 46. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 5%. Saturday will be partly sunny with a 40% chance of showers—highs in the mid-50s and a low of 29. West winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 Mph. Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-40s and a low of 31. The chance of rain is 15%.

Each year, Kona Ice hosts National “Chill Out Day” on April 15! Today, Kona Ice of Oakland will be stationed at Brodak’s Plaza – 12743 Garrett Highway Oakland from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m for FREE shaved ice!

Here are all this weekend’s Easter activities and egg hunts in one list: Easter at Deep Creek Lake, MD.

Experience the first full moon of spring, known as the “Pink Moon,” on this easy 1-mile night hike with Ranger Noah.

Mountain Fresh Farmers Market will be having Special Easter Market this Saturday. Egg Coloring at 11:00 AM and Easter Egg hunt at 11:30 AM.

Meet the birds of prey for lunch at the Aviary. The Naturalists will discuss the enthralling natural history of these powerful animals as well as some peeks at how they are trained!

Come to the Oakland Library this Saturday to create a Pysanky Egg! All materials will be provided.

All are invited to the Discovery Center to learn about some of the fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors and, in another program, dissect owl pellets to find out!

The entertainment calendar is full this weekend! Catch This Friday, catch Tomajito Jazz Funktet at MoonShadow and King Street at Honi-Honi Bar. On Saturday, check out Tim Vitullo and Reel Talk and DJ Connair at MoonShadow and Black Dog Hollow at Honi-Honi Bar. However, MoonShadow will be closed on Sunday night to allow their staff to enjoy the holiday.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with showers likely in the morning. It will then be partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon—highs in the mid-60s and a low of 37—west winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of rain is 60%.

Join Accident Library as the Adult Book Club gathers to discuss the latest read. The Garrett County Health Department will also present free blood pressure screening.

Did you see this view from one of our webcams today? Ahh, I love sunrises!

I’d like to offer a big “Deep Creek Times Welcome” to Arrowhead Market! You’ve maybe stopped for gas but did you know they also have a full-service deli, takehome meals, grocery store, beer, wine and gift baskets open 24/7/365? I personally love their chicken salad on Triscuits!

The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees, which governs the operation of the Ruth Enlow Library, will be held today at 5:00 PM at the Oakland Library. Public participation is welcome, though some business items may be held in closed sessions.

Oakland Church of the Nazarene will celebrate The Living Lord’s Supper today at 5:00 PM.

Join Alpine Lake Resort for the first-ever Adults Only Egg Hunt TONIGHT! Free food coupons, candy, jello shots and prizes! Limited tickets are available at $25 each.

Every Thursday is Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Co. Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, and house prizes are awarded for first, second & third places!

The Honi House Band returns for their first Thursday show at 8:00pm!

The weather today will be mostly sunny in the morning. It will then be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the mid-70s and a low of 50—Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of rain is 40%.

Put-and-take areas have a five-trout limit and specific spring closures depending on location. Consult the Mary​land Guide to Fishing and Crabbing ​for closure dates and special management area restrictions. The daily limit in areas (that are not put-and-take or special management areas) is two trout with no minimum size and no closed season, except in special trout management and put-and-take areas.

Golden and rainbow trout have been stocked in Jennings Randolph Lake.

An event that’s near and dear to my heart: Plan to sign up for the Making Strides to Support Cancer Patients event. This walk — with a newly added bike component — benefits Cindy’s Fund. Follow the link to register online or message me if you have any questions.

Alpha Space Control Contracting has initiated line stripe work this season on various County roadways. Line stripe work began on Monday and is expected to continue into June. (I wasn’t in too much of a hurry and got behind the crew painting in Crellin on Monday.)

Our Deep Creek UNO has a unique menu — have you tried the crab dip? One of my favorites is the Lemon Basil Salmon Ceasar. Here’s the local menu!

HART for Animals has a new program to help their adoptable pets! By becoming A Friend of HART, you donate $10 a month or more. As a Friend of HART, you’re helping to save animals.

It’s Cashmere Clothing Co’s Want It Wednesday!

Every Wednesday is Locals Night at Alpine Lake Resort. Half-off Appetizers and $2.00 off draft beer.

Join Oakland Library today at 10:30 AM for a storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

Free Social Worker Support at Friendsville Library today at 2:00 PM.

Join Lego Club today at Kitzmiller Library from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. A monthly building theme may be suggested, or builders may choose to free-build. The library will provide the Lego and Duplo blocks. Open to all ages.

Oakland Church of the Nazarene will be Discipleship & Prayer tonight at 6:30 PM.

Hey, all you actors out there! Our Town Theatre has an upcoming audition for the musical Quilters by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek! Auditions will be held Tuesday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, and Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Performance dates will be Wednesday, June 15, through Sunday, June 19, 2022.

The weather today will be cloudy, with rain likely in the morning. It will then be partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 52—west winds of 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 60%.

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls ages 15–18 for the next academic year. Students from all over the world – places like Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Ukraine, to name a few – are excited to study in the USA; all they need now is you!

We’re so proud to announce that we’ll have the summer staple – Deep Creek’s Honi-Honi Bar — happenings included on our website and on the upcoming events calendar! And, here’s a little local secret for the fun you’re going to have this summer: it’s pronounced Hoh — nee, Hoh — nee 😉

This survey was released on 2022’s Best Places to Celebrate Easter and maybe you’ll be a little surprised at the nearby top city.

Today from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, is the GoVax: Vaccine Schedule (Garrett County Health Department Clinic – Oakland Offices). Appointments may be scheduled in this link, or call 301-334-7698 for assistance.

COVID-19 testing will be held on Tuesday through Friday at the Garrett County Health Department at 1025 Memorial Drive in Oakland between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. There will no be testing on Mondays.

Spring into shape by joining Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike combining the Orchard Loop, Ice House Loop, and Cabin Loop.

Join Kitzmiller Library for Children’s Story Time as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. This program is geared toward children ages 3-5.

Join Oakland Library for a storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

The weather today will be mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20% chance of rain showers. Not as cool, with highs in the mid-60s and a low of 48. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

We’re proud to welcome DCT’s newest advertiser, Mr. David Jochynek, local State Farm Agent. He is focused on making sure current and potential customers know that, in addition to great auto/home insurance rates, State Farm offers affordable life insurance rates. Also, with State Farm, you can do everything you need online but feel free to stop in David’s office at any time! Call him at (301) 334-3774.

Check out MoonShadow’s Lunch Specials this week.

Join Grantsville Library for stories, songs, and activities that inspire a love of reading and help to develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages 3-5.

Join Kitzmiller Library for Cover2Cover Book Club for Adults to discuss the latest read.

Quit Tobacco Classes – GC Health Department can help, and it’s free! Because the Health Department knows how hard it is to quit, there are options you can choose from to best fit your quit plan and give you the best chance to succeed.

From April 4 – May 9, join Grantsville Library for Creative Nonfiction Writing Classes presented by the Author Tony Lolli.

The weather today will be mostly sunny in the morning. It will then be mostly cloudy with numerous rain showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the upper 40s and a low of 31. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 70%. Saturday will be patchy fog in the morning with numerous snow showers and numerous rain showers in the afternoon—highs in the upper 30s and a low of 28. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 Mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 30s and a low of 26.

The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation was notified that it will receive the 2022 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Garrett County.

There are recent changes to Coast Guard Regulations relating to fire extinguisher requirements for boats. The new regulations will take effect on April 20, 2022 and, in general, make it illegal to carry an extinguisher with a date of manufacture more than 12 years old.

There’s a lot going on this weekend:

A theatrical collage inspired by the Great Age of Vaudeville, infused with the joys and struggles of its performers’ lives. In homage to the style and spirit of this immensely popular theatre from the late 19th Century, Happenstance Theater brings old Vaudeville back!

Join Terah Crawford for a chat with Lisa Thayer-Welch, Chair of the Garrett County Commission for Women!

Free Social Services Benefits Assistance and Applications at Accident Library.

Presented by Maryland Legal Aid, free help for your civil legal issues at the Oakland Library!

There is a Spaghetti Campaign Dinner this Friday — proceeds the Citizens for James Parsons Campaign.

Join the Group Bike Ride this Saturday at 9:00 AM. Riders are grouped by ability level, so no one gets left behind. Best of all, these rides were founded by the Vagabond Taproom, so post-ride beverages, food, and friends are only a stone’s throw away!

Alpine Lake Resort will be having a Job Fair this Saturday.

Bittinger VFD chicken dinners will be available on April 9, beginning at 3:00 PM. Use this link to pre-order your dinners or call or text 240-321-5371.

Eastern Garrett Volunteer Fire Department’s own homemade spaghetti sauce featuring B & B Country Meats, ground chuck, pork sausage, homemade Italian bread from Lorenzo’s Bakery of Frostburg, tossed salad, coffee, or iced tea.

Join Ranger Noah this Saturday on this easy 1-mile hike and learn about the different sizes, colors, and patterns found in bird and reptile eggs. After the hike, create your own nature-inspired eggs using dyes and paint.

Gather ’round the fireplace this Saturday and enjoy this free showing of Peter Rabbit (rated PG). Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase, and complimentary s’mores will be provided.

Every Sunday at Alpine Lake Resort are 12 wings (boneless or on the bone) and a pitcher of beer for just $22.00.

Potomac Volunteer Fire Company #2 will be hosting another Easter Bunny through the Town of Westernport and surrounding communities this Sunday.

Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake, MD, holds Team Bingo every Sunday at 1:00 PM. MSBC gift cards are awarded and a coverall round with a progressive jackpot prize starting at $100!

Join Ranger Noah this Sunday on this moderate 2-mile hike and see how many wildflowers you can identify along the way.

Oakland Youth Football League will hold open registration for anyone in the Southern High School district ages 4-15y/o.

The entertainment calendar is full this weekend! This Friday, catch Trae and Levi Live at Sipside Lounge and Dandelions in December at MoonShadow. On Saturday, Allan Dale Sizemore will be at MoonShadow.

The weather today will be showering mainly in the morning—highs in the lower 50s and a low of 33. West winds around 5 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is near 100%.

All Ruth Enlow Library branches will participate in “Chalk It Up to Civility: A Community Collaboration” with the Allegany County Library System today. “Participants are encouraged to use sidewalk chalk to create messages and works of art throughout the day to express shared positive values. Whether creating or stopping to view an image, the goal is to help people reflect upon our everyday lives and ignite a sense of solidarity in our neighborhoods and streets.”

Join Oakland Library today for Needlework. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters!

Join the Garrett College Library for Engaging Community Conversations, a discussion of the Indigenous Peoples of Garrett County, today at 6:00 PM. This event will be held in Room 511 of the McHenry campus of Garrett College.

It’s Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Co. at the Deep Creek Lake. Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, and house prizes are awarded for first, second & third places!

Join the Open Mic Hosted by Scott Brooks at MoonShadow tonight at 7:00 PM.

Please join artists Caroline Blizzard and Julie Turrentine and videographer Mark Stutzman in the premiere of their documentary, “For the Love of Birds.” on April 22, 6:00 PM at The Gallery Shop. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Tickets will go on sale on April 1, 2022. It will be available to purchase online and in The Gallery Shop.

Speaking of Caroline, check out this video of her talking about ramps (included in the April Cover Story) and the 19th Ramp Cook-Off Event.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. A chance of rain, mainly in the morning—highs in the upper 50s and a low of 43. Southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 50%.

Double Oak Farms is doing a local beef share program. All meat is vacuum-sealed and frozen to lock in the freshness. Double Oak is licensed with the State of Maryland, and all meat is USDA inspected. Text or call for more details: 301-616-7577!

This weekend is the start of the North Branch Potomac scheduled White water releases from Jennings Randolph Lake. Some friends of mine are going to go play in the river today … I’ll try to get a photo!

With 20% of all professional jobs now being remote, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best States for Working from Home. Looks like Maryland is a little bit better than average (12th) for the share of the population working from home. See the complete study for more details.

Pizza Hut in Oakland is holding a fundraiser for Overlook Early Head Start. All carry out and dine-in sales will benefit a year-end event for the children. Just mention this flyer!

Every Wednesday at Alpine Lake Resort is Locals Night. Half-off Appetizers and $2.00 off draft beer and catch Ronnie Burroughs tonight at 6:00 PM.

To help celebrate National Library Week 2022 and Garrett County’s 150th anniversary, The Ruth Enlow Library will be hosting a “Dinosaurs Rock” Museum Show today at Friendsville Library at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM and Grantsville Library at 4:00 PM.

Join Oakland Library today at 10:30 AM for a storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

The weather today will be cloudy. There is a slight chance of rain in the morning, and it will then rain in the afternoon—highs in the lower 50s and a low of 45—south winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 80%.

It’s National Public Health Week (from April 4-10). This year’s theme is Public Health Is Where You Are, recognizing that where we are, physically, mentally, and societally, affects our health and lives.

COVID-19 testing will be held on Tuesday through Friday at the Garrett County Health Department at 1025 Memorial Drive in Oakland between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. There will no be testing on Mondays.

To help celebrate National Library Week 2022 and Garrett County’s 150th anniversary, the Ruth Enlow Library will be hosting a “Dinosaurs Rock” Museum Show at Kitzmiller Library and Accident Library tonight. I went last evening to the show and it was enjoyable. Not to ruin the surprise, but the kids even got to touch dinosaur doo!

Join Kitzmiller Library for Children’s Story Time as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. This program is geared toward children ages 3-5. Another Story Time at Oakland for Ages 6-36 months. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

Join Mountain State Brewing Co. tonight as they raise money for the Accident Elementary PTO! Present the flyer, and 10% of sales will go directly to Accident Elementary.

The Weekly Rides are back! These rides depart from the parking lot immediately in front of The Tiny Corner Bike Shop every Tuesday at 5:30 PM and every Saturday at 9:00 AM during the late spring, summer, and early fall.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of snow showers. There is a slight chance of rain showers in the morning until the afternoon—highs in the mid 40s and a low of 38—Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Check out the Online Marketplace for a few good deals!

Also, make your entry in this month’s “Where Am I?” contest — you can be entered to win a $25 Ace’s Run Restaurant gift card.

MoonShadow has announced its lunch specials this week.

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners’ Public Meeting will happen today. The meeting will also be Live Streamed at https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountygovernment/.

Ruth Enlow Library’s events are full today: “Dinosaurs Rock” Museum Show – Oakland Library, Friendsville Library Open House. Quit Tobacco Classes (GC Health Department) and Creative Nonfiction Writing Classes (By Tony Lolli).

Here are the Local High School Events today:

• Southern High Tennis vs. Allegany (Home)
• Northern High Softball – Away vs. Allegany (Varsity Only)
• Northern High Varsity Baseball – Away vs. Mountain Ridge

The weather today will be sunny with a high of 75 and a low of 74.

Errr… April Fools? I think the real joke is the honest-to-goodness forecast: The weather today will be snow showers likely. Rain showers are likely mainly in the morning. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Much cooler with highs in the upper 30s and a low of 25. West winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday will be mostly sunny—highs in the lower 50s and a low of 34. West winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers—highs in the lower 40s and a low of 29. The chance of precipitation is 50%.

The Daily Record has named Heather Hanline, Executive Director, Dove Center, to its 2022 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women.

Join Grantsville Library for Read Together Book Club today at 11:30 AM.

MoonShadow is hiring for all positions. Things just don’t seem to be slowing down at the Moon, and they are looking for hard-working and groovy staff members to help fill out the team for summer.

Order dinner from the regular menu but try one of Alpine Lake Resort’s fun faux food creations on this April Fools’ Day!

The Appalachian Program at Future Generations University is hosting maple syrup tubing sanitation workshops across the region.

Grow your own Shitake mushrooms this Saturday at the Discovery Center Science room.

Garrett College will be having Explore Garrett Open House will take place on April 2, beginning at 9:30 AM and ending at 12:00 PM. The event will be held in the Daniel E. Offutt III STEM Center of the McHenry campus of Garrett College.

Check out Briana Merkel + Dave Dub at Sipside Lounge and Alyssa Hankey at MoonShadow this Saturday.

National Library Week (April 3 – 9, 2022) is a time to celebrate our nation’s library workers’ contributions and promote library use and support. The library has a small customer appreciation gift bag for patrons who stop by (while supplies last).

Every Sunday is Team Bingo at Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake, MD.

Travel through the Forgotten Kingdom with the family’s travelogue in the Mediterranean world of the 20th century. Ticket prices are at $30 for adults. Children and Students are free with adult admission.

See all of this weekend’s events here.

The weather today will be showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, and some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds—highs in the mid 60s and a low of 34—Southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The chance of rain is 90%.

Southern High Head Basketball Coach, Tom Bosley, coached the East All-Stars in this week’s McDonald’s All American Basketball Game in Chicago. Tom was selected from the thousands of high school coaches to be one of two head coaches for this prestigious event. Under Tom’s tutelage was Dereck Lively, the country’s top-ranked player who is heading to Duke next year. The East, under Tom, crushed the West 105-81.

Have you seen this just-for-fun Facebook page? There is a sign along Route 42 that is mysteriously and anonymously updated every so often! First rule of the You Are My Sunshine Sign? Don’t talk about the You Are My Sunshine Sign. ☀️

AAUW-Garrett Branch presents Women’s Monologues today at 6:00 PM at Garrett College Auditorium. Reception at MoonShadow to follow for Cocktails and Convos. This is a chance to mingle with the monologuers as well as others interested in AAUW or women’s history.

Every Thursday is Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Co. at the Deep Creek Lake location. Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, and house prizes are awarded for first, second & third places!

The weather today will be cloudy with freezing rain with a slight chance of rain in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Ice accumulation around a trace. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s and a low of 49. Southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%.

A topsy-turvy weather pattern has brought everything from record-breaking warmth to late-March snow squalls to the Northeast over the past week. AccuWeather meteorologists say this theme will continue in the coming days as incoming warmth helps trigger a round of severe weather for the region.

Do you have a few minutes to take this Community Health Assessment survey?

Nearby Alpine Lake Resort is offering a deal — for each night’s stay now through April 30, 2022 and receive a $50 Lakers Lounge food voucher upon check-in. Not too bad!

It’s Cashmere Clothing Co’s Want It Wednesday!

Today from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm is the virtual Growing New Stewards featuring Emily Beck, director of the Chesapeake Watershed Semester, and the Gunston School’s Dean of Instruction and Innovation.

Check out the Local High School Events today:

• Northern High Tennis – Away vs. Fort Hill
• Southern High Tennis Match at Mountain Ridge
• Northern High JV Baseball – Away vs. Mountain Ridge
• Northern High Softball – Away vs. Bishop Walsh
• Southern High JV and Varsity Baseball Game at Allegany

The weather today will be sunny—highs in the upper 30s and a low of 28—northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill values are as low as 1 below in the morning. The chance of rain is 10%.

The Garrett County Commissioners have announced their next public meeting agenda. The meeting will be streamed live on April 4, 2022 at 4pm.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and leaders in the legislature have reached a $1.86 billion agreement for tax relief over five years for retirees, small businesses and low-income families.

After a judge declared Maryland’s congressional map unconstitutional, lawmakers spent the weekend redrawing the boundaries, working to submit a new version before the court-ordered March 30 deadline. Judge Lynne Battaglia called Maryland’s congressional map an example of “extreme partisan gerrymandering.”

Check out MoonShadow’s Lunch Specials this week.

Today from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, is the GoVax: Vaccine Schedule (Garrett County Health Department Clinic – Oakland Offices). Appointments may be scheduled in this link, or call 301-334-7698 for assistance.

COVID-19 testing will be held on Tuesday through Friday at the Garrett County Health Department at 1025 Memorial Drive in Oakland between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. There will no be testing on Mondays.

Spring into shape by joining Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike on the Dynamite Shack Trail.

Join Kitzmiller Library for Children’s Story Time as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.

Here are the Local High School Events today:

• Southern High Tennis Match at Allegany
• Northern High JV Baseball – Away vs. Fort Hill
• Northern High Varsity Baseball – Away vs. Fort Hill
• Southern High Boys Only Track Meet at Keyser